Yukiko Sode on Cannes Un Certain Regard Title ‘All the Lovers in the Night’: ‘Two People on the Margins of the World’
Yukiko Sode discusses her film adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's novel 'All the Lovers in the Night', which explores the inner world of its protagonist. The film, premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, highlights the significance of Japanese cinema this year. Sode emphasizes the importance of portraying the characters as individuals on the margins of society, using various cinematic tools to express their experiences.
- ▪Yukiko Sode adapted Mieko Kawakami's novel for the film 'All the Lovers in the Night'.
- ▪The film is set to premiere in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, coinciding with Japan being the Country of Honor.
- ▪The story centers on Fuyuko, a freelance proofreader, and her relationship with Mitsutsuka, a physics teacher.
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Home Film Festivals May 19, 2026 4:31am PT Yukiko Sode on Cannes Un Certain Regard Title ‘All the Lovers in the Night’: ‘Two People on the Margins of the World’ By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Unveiled at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 43 minutes ago Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung and Go Younjung Return as Disney+ Begins Production on ‘Moving’ Season 2 59 minutes ago Indonesia Virtual Production Horror Film ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Launches First Images at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago See All Getty Images For Yukiko Sode, the challenge wasn’t pressure – it was pleasure.
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